“EA Salt Lake is becoming largely focused on mobile development, including The Sims and other projects,” an EA representative stated.

“Recent shifts unfortunately resulted in the reduction of a few teams. As we look to match skills with opportunities, some staff will be offered other positions at EA, while others will leave the company.”

EA’s official site lists the pre-layoff headcount at over 100 staffers.

Blizzard’s told Eurogamer that World of Warcraft may never get player-housing. Denied.

Big Sandwich Games’ downloadable fantasy strategy thing, HOARD, will release on PSP in the US on March 22 for $9.99, and on PS3 and PSP in Europe in early April. It’s already out on PS3 in the US. There’s a press release here.

PopCap’s been talking about its IPO intention again. There’s nothing really new in this CNBC report, but be aware it’s happening.

Hamilton’s Great Adventure, FatShark’s puzzle-platformer, is to launch in April for $9.99 on both the PC and PSN. That’s on Joystiq.

EA has released some screens for its upcoming XBL title, RISK: Factions.

Based on the popular board game that everyone and their Dad has probably played, EA says that the arcade version will “challenge and captivate both new and seasoned fans on their quest for world domination.”